Sports 4 Émilie’s Run 5K for Women

This September, Run Ottawa will be organizing the 2017 Émilie’s Run 5K for Women.

Started in 2005 by running coach and RunnersWeb.com founder Ken Parker, the event aims to provide an opportunity for competitive women to lead a race, set the pace, and be the overall race winners, as well as encourage new runners to come out and experience the race day environment for the first time.

Since its inception, the race has been draw for Canada and the world’s elite female runners, like New Zealand’s Mary Davies and Kenya’s Lucy Njeri Macharia. Canadian Rachel Hannah is the reigning two-time champion, and also set the course record of 15:57.5 in 2014.

The run was named in memory of Émilie Mondor, the first Canadian woman to run sub-15:00 in the 5K and a member of Team Canada at the 2004 Olympics. Originally from Mascouche, Quebec, Émilie was living in Ottawa to train for the marathon when she died in a car accident in the fall of 2006.

All 5K and 1K participants will receive a commemorative medal and shirt. All tot trot participants will receive a medal.

DATE AND START TIME

LOCATION

The course is an out-and-back along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway near the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Paid parking is available at the museum.

COURSE INFORMATION

Wheelchair Racing Suitable – This race takes place on fully closed paved roads and is well-suited for wheelchair racing. Course does contain one hairpin turn. If you would like to participate using a wheelchair, please contact us to register.